Deceit and Falsehood I Abhor

Verse 1

Deceit and falsehood I abhor, but love Thy law, Thy truth revealed; my steadfast hope is in Thy word; Thou art my refuge and my shield; the paths of sin I have not trod, but kept the precepts of my God.

Verse 2

According to Thy gracious word uphold me, Lord, deliver me; O do not let me be ashamed of patient hope and trust in Thee; O hold Thou me, and I shall stand and ever follow Thy command.

Verse 3

The froward Thou hast set at naught, who vainly wander from the right; the wicked Thou dost count as dross; Thy just decrees are my delight; for fear of Thee I stand in awe and rev'rence Thy most holy law.